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1990 Map of Border Mountain

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Border Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Burnt Lava Flow Geological Area dominates the western edge of this Northern California landscape, where the volcanic heritage of the region is clearly etched in the terrain. Located within the Modoc National Forest, the area is characterized by distinct volcanic formations including Border Mountain, Buck Butte, and Round Mountain, the latter of which is topped by the Round Mountain Lookout. The volcanic geography dictates the presence of scarce water resources, noted by locations such as Frog Waterhole and Deep Waterhole.

Administrative and conservation boundaries are significant here, with the Long Bell State Game Refuge occupying the eastern portion of the map. The Long Bell FS Station serves as a primary human landmark in this largely wild sector of the Siskiyou and Modoc county line. The map captures a moment of managed wilderness and geological study, where the lack of permanent settlements emphasizes the region's focus on forest service operations and wildlife preservation.